VPI SCOUT 21

Complete turntable with pre-mounted 9" JMW-9 tonearm.

Inspired by the design of the renowned Prime Scout, the VPI Scout 21 represents a refined evolution, enhanced by technical improvements that optimize both sound performance and the overall listening experience. At first glance, this turntable displays solid construction and meticulous attention to detail: the plinth is made of vinyl-wrapped MDF with a steel core, supporting an 11.5-inch aluminum platter weighing approximately 4.8 kg. This provides excellent rotational inertia and remarkable stability during groove tracking.

The 300 RPM motor, housed in a newly designed, better-isolated enclosure, drives an exposed round rubber belt, ensuring smooth and consistent operation. The aluminum motor pulley works with high precision, helping to maintain extremely low values of wow & flutter and rumble, at 0.08% and -78 dB respectively, for quiet and accurate playback.

The included tonearm is the JMW, a gimbal-bearing model crafted from aluminum and steel, featuring VPI's signature copper weave internal wiring. Its build quality is evident in the low-friction bearing mounted on a solid stainless steel shaft, a drop counterweight, and azimuth side weights. It also includes vertical tracking angle (VTA) and vertical tracking force (VTF) adjustments, allowing for precise customization depending on the cartridge used.

The technical specifications further emphasize the engineering precision: pivot-to-spindle distance is 223 mm, effective length is 240.7 mm, effective mass is 10.2 g, overhang is 17.7 mm, offset angle is 22.85°, and average RMS distortion is 0.36%.

The VPI Scout 21 retains the engaging character of its predecessor while delivering a more focused, tighter, and dynamic sound, making it an ideal choice for those seeking high-performance analog playback without unnecessary complications.

Technical Specifications:

• Chassis composition: Vinyl-wrapped MDF with steel core
• Platter: 29.2 cm (11.5") aluminum, 4.8 kg
• Included tonearm: JMW-9
• Includes screw-on Delrin clamp
• Motor speed: 300 RPM
• Speeds: 33/45 RPM
• Motor pulley accuracy: ±0.0005" (approx. ±0.013 mm)
• Wow and flutter: 0.08%
• Speed accuracy: 0.08%
• Rumble: -78 dB
• Footprint: 47 × 36.8 cm
• Overall dimensions: 48.3 × 38.1 × 21.6 cm
• Total weight: 14.5 kg